HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is for 734 Police Constable vacancies, including 491 Male and 243 Female posts. The application process is closing today, 5 September 2026, at 11:59 PM, following a one-time 5-year upper-age relaxation for Himachal Pradesh Home Guards. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied should complete their application before the deadline.
HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued an advertisement notice (No. 4-8/2026-PSC (R-III)) inviting applications for the recruitment of Police Constables within the HP Police Department. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 734 vacancies, which include 491 positions for Male Constables and 243 positions for Female Constables, under a Level 3 pay scale of Rs. 20,200 – 64,000.
| HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) |
| Department | Himachal Pradesh Police Department |
| Post Name | Police Constable (Male & Female) |
| Total Vacancies | 734 Posts |
| Advertisement No. | 57/7-2026 (Male), 58/7-2026 (Female) |
| Online Application Starts | 10 July 2026 |
| Earlier Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2026 |
| Revised Last Date to Apply | 5 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Pay Scale | Level-3 (₹20,200 – ₹64,000) |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
HP Police Constable Notification 2026 Out
HPPSC is inviting online applications for 734 Police Constable vacancies in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department. Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification to check the eligibility criteria, physical standards, selection process, application fee, and other important instructions before submitting the application form
Himachal Pradesh Police Constable Vacancy 2026
HPPSC has announced 491 Male Constable and 243 Female Constable vacancies. The category-wise distribution is given below.
Police Constable (Male) – Total: 491
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 140 |
| UR WFF (Ward of Freedom Fighter) | 09 (06 + 03 Backlog) |
| UR Home Guards | 38 |
| SC UR | 68 |
| SC WFF | 19 (03 + 16 Backlog) |
| SC BPL | 17 |
| SC Home Guards | 18 |
| ST UR | 13 |
| ST BPL | 06 |
| ST Home Guards | 04 |
| OBC UR | 54 |
| OBC WFF | 16 (03 + 13 Backlog) |
| OBC BPL | 17 |
| OBC Home Guards | 15 |
| EWS | 48 |
| EWS Home Guards | 09 |
| Total (Male) | 491 |
Police Constable (Female) – Total:243
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 60 |
| UR WFF | 03 (02 + 01 Backlog) |
| UR Ward of Ex-SM | 22 |
| UR Home Guards | 16 |
| SC UR | 28 |
| SC WFF | 07 (02 + 05 Backlog) |
| SC BPL | 08 |
| SC Ward of Ex-SM | 07 |
| SC Home Guards | 08 |
| ST UR | 05 |
| ST BPL | 03 |
| ST Ward of Ex-SM | 02 |
| ST Home Guards | 02 |
| OBC UR | 24 |
| OBC WFF | 06 (01 + 05 Backlog) |
| OBC BPL | 07 |
| OBC Ward of Ex-SM | 05 |
| OBC Home Guards | 06 |
| EWS | 20 |
| EWS Home Guards | 04 |
| Total (Female) | 243 |
HP Police Constable Apply Online Link
The online application portal for Himachal Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment 2026 is now active on the official website. Candidates should complete the registration, upload all required documents, and submit the application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. The direct application link has been provided below for candidates.
What are the Eligibility Criteria ?
Before submitting the HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 online application, candidates should ensure they meet the required eligibility conditions.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognized board/institution.
- Age Limit: The prescribed age limits vary by category. As per the latest HPPSC addendum, Himachal Pradesh Home Guards have been granted a one-time five-year relaxation in the upper age limit for the Police Constable (Male & Female) posts.
HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: 5-Year Age Relaxation for Home Guards
- 5-year age relaxation: HPPSC has granted a one-time 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit for Himachal Pradesh Home Guards applying for Police Constable (Male & Female) posts.
- Deadline extended: HPPSC has extended the online application deadline by 15 days.
- New last date: Eligible candidates can apply online until 5 September 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
- No reapplication required: Candidates who have already submitted their applications do not need to apply again.
- Other conditions unchanged: All other eligibility criteria, terms, and conditions of the original recruitment advertisements remain unchanged.
How to Apply for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can submit their applications for the HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal on the official HPPSC website. Follow the steps below to complete the application process successfully:
- Visit the official HPPSC website.
- Open the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number if you are a new user.
- Log in with your registered credentials.
- Click on the HPPSC Police Constable Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Fill in the online application form with the required personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the necessary documents, including a recent passport-size photograph and signature, in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes, if applicable.
- Verify all the entered details carefully and submit the application form.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Documents Required for Online Application
Applicants should keep the following documents ready:
- Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
- Aadhaar Card or Valid ID Proof
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (if required)
HP Police Constable Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates must be familiar with the HPPSC Police Constable Exam Pattern to prepare effectively for the examination.
- Negative Marking- 1/4
| HP Police Constable Exam 2026 | |||
| Type of Questions | Total Marks | Total Questions | Duration |
| Objective Type | 90 | 90 | 2 Hours |
HP Police Constable PET 2026
The Himachal Pradesh Police Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET) includes the following events for male and female candidates:
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1500 meters in 5 minutes 30 seconds (No additional attempt) | 800 meters in 3 minutes 45 seconds (No additional attempt) |
| High Jump | 1.35 meters (Maximum 3 attempts) | 1.10 meters (Maximum 3 attempts) |
| 100-Meter Race | 14 seconds (No additional attempt) | 17 seconds (No additional attempt) |
| Broad Jump | 4 meters (Maximum 3 attempts) | 3 meters (Maximum 3 attempts) |
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